Ukraine war talks in Geneva end without agreement on territory

Recent talks in Geneva aimed at resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict concluded without a consensus on key territorial issues. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported progress on nearly all aspects of a ceasefire monitoring mechanism, which is set to include the United States as a participant. However, crucial matters regarding the status of occupied territories in eastern Ukraine and the future of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remain contentious points of negotiation. The discussions highlight the complex dynamics of the war, with both sides still divided over fundamental territorial claims and security arrangements. While the involvement of international actors like the U.S. could potentially facilitate future agreements, the lack of resolution on sensitive topics underscores the challenges ahead in achieving lasting peace in the region.